Undated St. Patrick's Farthing. Silver. Nice Choice Extremely Fine. 98.1 gns. No nimbus. FLOREAT :REX: obverse. QVIESCAT PLEBS reverse. Both sides are toned in pale silver gray with traces of iridescent rose and gold toning. Somewhat soft in the center of the reverse but the obverse figure of kneeling King David is clear and sharp (crown above to left soft, also as struck). Nearly full outer beaded borders on both sides. A lovely example.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Company, date unrecorded.
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